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| Through hull strainer direction? |
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Steve Maassen
Member
Username: smaassen
Post Number: 5
Registered: 08-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 04:50 pm: | 
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I have placed a larger through hull in a 36' Marine Trader. This through hull will be used for engine cooling. I would assume that the external strainer inlet should be facing the stern rather than the bow to avoid being obstructed with stuff in the water. Is this correct?
Thanks for your thoughts.
Steve |
JUST-IN-TIME
Senior Member
Username: justintime
Post Number: 3873
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 02:43 am: |
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the grates should face forward |
scott stephens
Senior Member
Username: scott_s
Post Number: 1257
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 09:01 am: |
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best not to use a scoop type strainer. could force water into engine under sail. if you must, use a valve and shut it while sailing. |
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